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“Oh Ron, you were the sunshine of my day for the past 6 years. You could make anyone laugh, even if you were being "inapropillate." You were always my...Read More »
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1 of 4 | Posted by: Emily Curry - Friend

“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you made me happy when skies were grayay, you never know dear how much I love you, please don't take my...Read More »
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2 of 4 | Posted by: Michele Bruce

“Ron you were the highlight of my day for four years. You always made me laugh. I will miss your laugh and humor. I regret not coming back to...Read More »
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3 of 4 | Posted by: Zachary Lewis - Kalamazoo, MI

“Ron, you will be greatly missed by all, I had the pleasure of knowing you for almost 20 years. Helping you enjoy life to your fullest potential has...Read More »
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4 of 4 | Posted by: Anthony Tipken - Kalamazoo, MI

RonaldJackCrandell, 66, of Kalamazoo, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 12, 1951 in Lakeview, MI, the son of Walter J. and Eleanor J. (Utter) Crandell.

Ron enjoyed singing, listening to music, especially country music, going for walks and watching TV. He loved traveling and had been on at least four cruises, Caribbean Islands, and Jamaica. He also had enjoyed a trip to Disneyland and Mackinac Island. Ron always knew how to make you laugh.

Ron is survived by his sister, Beverly K. (William) Oleneack of Augusta; three brothers, Edward F. Crandell, Timothy W. Crandell both of Middleville and Charles L. Crandell of Kalamazoo and his good buddy Rooster.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, David and a sister-in-law, Christine E. Crandell.

A visitation is planned from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Richland Chapel, 9170 East D Avenue, Richland, MI 49083. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Higbee Cemetery, southeast of Big Rapids, with Pastor Randy Andrews of the New Beginnings Church of God, Hastings, Michigan officiating.

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Higbee Cemetery, Higbee Cemetery is located on 155th Avenue and 5 Mile Rd. , near Morley, MIGraveside Service for Ronald Jack Crandellhttp://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Ronald-Jack-Crandell-105318849#serviceshttp://www.tributes.com/obituary/get_ics/105318849?service=3514189&tr=Higbee Cemetery is located on 155th Avenue and 5 Mile Rd. in Deerfield Township, Mecosta County, Morley.
East of 131 – N.E. of Morley, MI

Higbee Cemetery is located on 155th Avenue and 5 Mile Rd. in Deerfield Township, Mecosta County, Morley.
East of 131 – N.E. of Morley, MI

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Oh Ron, you were the sunshine of my day for the past 6 years. You could make anyone laugh, even if you were being "inapropillate." You were always my favorite...I will always keep you in my heart & in my soul, and think of you even when skies are grayy-ayy. Have fun in Heaven with your Rooster, Ronnie Jack.

Posted by: Emily Curry - Friend Oct 16, 2017

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you made me happy when skies were grayay, you never know dear how much I love you, please don't take my sunshine away yayyyyyyy. You were definitely our sunshine. You were one of my favorites ( don't tell the others). You have your rooster to keep you company. Rest in Heaven.

Posted by: Michele Bruce Oct 15, 2017

Ron you were the highlight of my day for four years. You always made me laugh. I will miss your laugh and humor. I regret not coming back to Litchfield more often. I know your roommate Fred was waiting for you in heaven. I love you. Rest in peace.

Posted by: Zachary Lewis - Kalamazoo, MI - Family Oct 14, 2017

Ron, you will be greatly missed by all, I had the pleasure of knowing you for almost 20 years. Helping you enjoy life to your fullest potential has and will be some of best memories I will never forget. You are my sunshine, Take me out to the ballgame, Bicycle built for two, and Red Solo cup will never be the same anymore when I hear them, just great memories you have left with my life. Being able to see

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Ron, you will be greatly missed by all, I had the pleasure of knowing you for almost 20 years. Helping you enjoy life to your fullest potential has and will be some of best memories I will never forget. You are my sunshine, Take me out to the ballgame, Bicycle built for two, and Red Solo cup will never be the same anymore when I hear them, just great memories you have left with my life. Being able to see you enjoy a lot of your traveling experience has given me some of the best memories as well. You telling me most days that you're doing good today or telling me to Just shut up will be missed.